Presidential election: former presidents, new candidates

Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to announce his candidacy for a second term as president this week. We look at why it is so important to get the timing and delivery right. Then, we find out more about some of the lesser-known presidential hopefuls. Finally, it was supposed to be the Year of Mexico in France last year but a diplomatic spat meant it was cancelled. One exhibition did make it over though: a rare collection of sacred Mayan masks.

Born in Belgium, raised in Italy and now resident in France, he holds a degree in Japanese. He previously worked for CNN International. At FRANCE 24, he presents the news on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and also the show France in Focus.